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2. Glossary of textile manufacturing - Wikipedia

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   merino Merino is the Spanish name for a breed of sheep, and hence applied to a woolen fabric. mesh A mesh is similar to fabric or a web in that it has many connected or weaved pieces. In clothing, a mesh is often defined as fabric that has a large number of closely spaced holes, such as is common practice for modern sports jerseys. metallic fiber

3. Cross-country skiing (sport) - Wikipedia

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   Women's Nordic skiing debuts; 1956 Winter Olympics: men's 30 km and the women's 3 × 5 km relay added. 1964 Winter Olympics: Women's 5 km added. 1976 Winter Paralympics: Paralympic cross-country skiing added. 1980 Winter Olympics: Women's 20 km added. 2002 Winter Olympics: Appearance of sprint and mass start events in Salt Lake City.

4. Environmental impact of fashion - Wikipedia

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   The fashion industry, particularly manufacture and use of apparel and footwear, is a significant driver of greenhouse gas emissions and plastic pollution. [1] During the 19th century, industrialization meant a move towards the manufacture of textiles on a large-scale, which only accelerated the environmental degradation. [2]

5. United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia

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   Following the completion of the 2016 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, U.S. riders had accumulated spots in the women's team pursuit, as well as both the men's and women's omnium. Although the United States failed to earn a place in either men's or women's team sprint, they managed to secure an outright berth in the men's keirin, by virtue ...